Branford Sports

Sports • Published May 16, 2022 02:20 p.m.

Hornets Playing with Passion on the Court

Stepping back into the role of Branford girls’ tennis coach after 20 years, Dave Gruendel understood that there was going to be a transition period for the program this year. However, the...

Sports • Published May 15, 2022 11:10 p.m.

Senior Blake Pearson and the North Branford boys’ golf team won both of their matches last week, boosting the Thunderbirds’ record to 8-1-2 on the season. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

Mullins Throws No-Hitter for North Branford; Golf Team Has Another Big Week

SoftballThe North Branford softball team hit the field to play three games last week and came away with three wins to improve to their record to 12-5 on the campaign. The T-...

Sports • Published May 15, 2022 11:10 p.m.

Junior Colin Deane and the Branford boys’ golf team improved to 13-1 this spring after scoring victories in three of their four matches on the greens last week. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

Johnson Tosses Perfect Game for the Hornets; Golf Squad Improves to 13-1

SoftballSenior Marzia Johnson pitched a perfect game for the Branford softball team when the Hornets claimed a 17-0 victory against Career last week. The Hornets also...

Sports • Published May 15, 2022 08:32 p.m.

Junior Alex Milne had 5 goals with 2 assists to lead the Branford-East Haven boys’ lacrosse team to a 17-7 win against Lyman Hall on May 9. File photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Sound

Branford-East Haven Lacrosse Team Competing with Belief

With a spot in states already locked up, the Branford-East Haven (Bfd-EH) co-op boys' lacrosse team split a pair of recent games to put the team's record at 8-6 entering the final week of the...

Sports • Published May 09, 2022 09:46 a.m.

Junior captain Elias Defaranos and the North Branford boys’ lacrosse team are inching closer to a spot in the playoffs with their overall record of 6-6 on the season. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

T-Birds Playing Speedy and Savvy This Season

When the North Branford boys’ lacrosse team steps on the field, Head Coach Dave Carpenter wants the Thunderbirds to “Play fast, but play smart.” With his team’s regular ...

Sports • Published May 08, 2022 08:58 p.m.

Sophomore Lindsey Onofrio had a big week to help the North Branford softball squad win both of its contests and improve to 9-5 this spring. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

North Branford Golf Sweeps the Week; Softball Squad Wins a Pair

Boys’ GolfThe North Branford boys’ golf team improved to 6-1-2 on the season after winning all three of its matches last week. The Thunderbirds defeated Old...

Sports • Published May 08, 2022 08:58 p.m.

Sophomore Tess Ferrie and the Hornets’ girls’ lacrosse squad won all three of their games last week by defeating North Branford, Mercy, and North Haven.

File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

Branford Golf Improves Record to 9-0; Lacrosse Teams Earn Multiple Victories

Boys’ GolfThe Branford boys’ golf team had another big week by scoring two more victories to improve its record to 9-0 this season. The Hornets earned wins...

Sports • Published May 02, 2022 09:40 a.m.

Senior captain Marzia Johnson is leading a young Branford softball squad that’s gaining pivotal experience on the diamond this year. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

Branford Softball Gaining Pivotal Experience

The Branford softball team entered this season with plenty of youth after graduating six seniors from last year’s squad. As the Hornets play through their campaign, Head Coach Tori Ramada...

Sports • Published May 01, 2022 09:33 p.m.

Senior Bella Hills and the North Branford softball squad improved to 7-5 this spring after scoring victories in three of their four contests last week. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

T-Birds’ Softball Posts 3 Convincing Victories; Golf Team Earns a Win and a Tie

SoftballThe North Branford softball team had a productive week on the field by winning three of its four games to boost its record to 7-5 this season. The Thunderbirds...

Sports • Published May 01, 2022 09:33 p.m.

Senior Justin Acquarulo and the Branford boys’ golf team are sporting a record of 7-0 following recent victories against North Haven and Sheehan. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

Branford Girls’ Tennis, Boys’ Golf Stay Undefeated

Girls’ TennisThe Branford girls’ tennis team improved to 6-0 this season after netting victories in all three of its matches last week. The Hornets defeated...

Sports • Published April 30, 2022 02:50 p.m.

Murray to be Inducted into CIAC Hall of Honor

The Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) and the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) is holding its annual CAS-CIAC Hall of Honor Dinner at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington ...

Sports • Published April 30, 2022 02:50 p.m.

North Branford juniors Alexander Huisman and Cecelia D’Amico were presented with honors at the CIAC Unified Sports Banquet on April 25.

Photo courtesy of Todd Stoeffler

North Branford Trio Honored for Contributions to Unified Sports

On April 25, two North Branford High School (NBHS) and a staff member were recognized during the annual Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) Unified Sports Banquet held at the...

Sports • Published April 25, 2022 09:58 a.m.

Senior Ryan Nuzzo and the North Branford baseball team won all three of their games last week to improve their record to 5-4 for the spring campaign. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

T-Birds Enjoy a Big Week with Three Victories

Even with a young roster, North Branford baseball Head Coach Billy Mitchell believes that the Thunderbirds have all the tools to go on a deep run in Shorelines and states this year. As his squad...

Sports • Published April 24, 2022 04:35 p.m.

Sophomore Jack O’Brien was the match medalist when the North Branford boys’ golf squad defeated Valley Regional on April 21. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

North Branford Softball Sees Winning Week; Golf Squad Posts Win Over Valley

SoftballThe North Branford softball team won two of its three road games last week to level its record at 4-4 on the season. The Thunderbirds notched victories over Old...

Sports • Published April 24, 2022 04:35 p.m.

Senior Alex Milne and the Hornets’ boys’ lacrosse team won two of their of three matchups last week, earning victories over Hamden and Lyman Hall to go with a loss against Sheehan. File photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Courier

Branford Boys’ Tennis Improves to 5-0; Boys’ Lacrosse Team Takes 2 of 3

Boys’ TennisThe Branford boys’ tennis team defeated Cheshire in its lone match of the week to improve the Hornets’ record to 5-0 on the season....

Sports • Published April 17, 2022 07:06 p.m.

The Branford-East Haven co-op boys’ lacrosse squad is looking to develop leaders is it competes in the 2022 spring season. Pictured from the squad are (back) the team’s senior captains Kevin Lee, Cam Paleski, Dylan Dupre, and Aidan Strebel, who are all from Branford; along with (front) East Haven students Connor Czaplicki, Alex Dombrowski, Ryan Sheldon, Gennaro Pompano, and Tanner Walsh. Photo courtesy of Jim May

Branford-East Haven Boys’ Lacrosse Team Building Leaders On and Off the Field

In his 27 years with the Branford boys' lacrosse team, Head Coach Jim May has used the mantra, "It's not just about lacrosse," to help define the program. While May is looking for his squad to win ...

Sports • Published April 17, 2022 04:40 p.m.

Branford’s Tennis Teams, Golf Squad Stay Undefeated on the Season

Girls’ TennisThe Branford girls’ tennis team netted two victories last week to improve its record to 3-0 this spring. The Hornets posted wins against Hamden...

Sports • Published April 17, 2022 04:40 p.m.

Senior Hanna Senerchia and the North Branford softball squad won both of last week’s contests with lopsided victories versus Morgan and East Hampton. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

Four T-Birds’ Teams Earn Multiple Wins on the Week

Girls’ LacrosseThe North Branford girls’ lacrosse team improved to 4-1 after notching a pair of road victories last week. The Thunderbirds claimed wins over...

Sports • Published April 16, 2022 11:54 a.m.

Branford High School football Head Coach John Limone was named the 2021 Coach of the Year by the Casey-O’Brien Chapter of the National Football Foundation, and Hornets’ football player Kevin Lee will receive a scholar athlete award from the organization. Photo courtesy of the New Haven County Chapter, National Football Foundation

New Haven County Chapter of National Football Foundation to Honor Scholar Athletes, Local Coach

Following a two-year hiatus, the Casey-O'Brien Chapter of the National Football Foundation will once again have a dinner at which graduating seniors from area high schools and private schools will ...

Sports • Published April 16, 2022 11:54 a.m.

Former Branford dancer Melissa Brennan finished in second place with the Assumption dance team at the NDA College Nationals meet. Brennan also helped Assumption win an award for innovative choreography and additionally take third place in the pom competition. Photo courtesy of Laurie Brennan

Brennan Helps Assumption Dance Team Place 2nd at College Nationals

Melissa Brennan, a former member of the Branford High School dance team, recently helped the dance team at Assumption University finish in second place at the National Dance Association (NDA)...

Sports • Published April 11, 2022 09:08 a.m.

Senior captain Marissa Raffone and the North Branford girls’ lacrosse squad are 2-1 to begin the 2022 season, having posted wins over Branford and Cromwell to go with a loss against Old Saybrook thus far. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

T-Birds Competing with a Team-First Demeanor

Coming off of its third-straight Shoreline Conference title, the North Branford girls’ lacrosse team is looking to use that postseason experience to make it four in a row this year. However,...

Sports • Published April 10, 2022 04:07 p.m.

Junior Keegan LaLonde collected medalist honors when the Hornets swept a quad-meet at Alling Memorial Golf Club to start off their season with a mark of 3-0. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

Branford Boys’ Golf, Boys’ Tennis Notch Multiple Victories During First Week

Boys’ GolfThe Branford boys’ golf team started off its 2022 spring season by sweeping a quad-meet at Alling Memorial Golf Club on April 4. The Hornets earned...

Sports • Published April 10, 2022 04:03 p.m.

Senior Joey Marra and the T-Birds’ boys’ lacrosse squad won their first two matches of the year by defeating Old Saybrook and Cromwell last week. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

T-Birds’ Boys’ Lacrosse Off to 2-0 Start; Girls’ Tennis Opens Season

Boys’ LacrosseThe North Branford boys’ lacrosse team is 2-0 to begin its season after claiming victories in its first two games of the campaign. The...

Sports • Published April 04, 2022 01:47 p.m.

Senior captain Bella Hills and her teammates on the North Branford softball squad are hungry for more success after notching 21 victories and going on a memorable playoff run last year. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

T-Birds Looking to Continue Winning Tradition on the Ballfield

After claiming its sixth-straight Shoreline Conference title and advancing to the state final, the North Branford softball team is back on the diamond and striving for more success this year. With ...

Sports • Published April 03, 2022 05:14 p.m.

Senior David Loomis and the Branford baseball team kicked off the 2022 season by earning a 10-7 home win versus Guilford on April 2. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

Branford Baseball Defeats Guilford in Opener; Lacrosse Squads Drop Contests

BaseballThe Branford baseball team hosted Guilford for its 2022 season opener on April 2. The Hornets claimed a 10-7 victory against the Grizzlies at Branford High School...

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